Sentence examples for realistically thought from inspiring English sources

- Mehabad Salih, 35, Kurdish exile, London "Despite the surprise of the sudden collapse, no one realistically thought that the Iraqi forces would resist for long.

"Obviously you dream about winning the race, but I can't say that I realistically thought that was how it would happen," Herta said.

I told Mr. Mattioli that I had actually come close to buying an older street-friendly Ferrari from a friend, the late Mark Nathanson, but finally, realistically thought better of it at the last minute....thus keeping my '63 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 3 for another few years.

What did you realistically think you'd end up doing?

"I always thought about June as something we could realistically think about.

I loved Flipper and Marine Boy! What did you realistically think you'd end up doing?

"To realistically think the same thing could happen did not enter my mind," he said.

They talk of being able to pay bills, enjoy a few restaurant meals and realistically think about buying a home.

I don't even think we can give them one point and realistically think we have a chance to get 'em.

Once the deal was made late Tuesday night, the Mets could more realistically think about re-signing Reyes, who can be a free agent after the season.

When it comes to the bailout for Greece, currency dealers and speculators don't realistically think that the euro countries are capable of working together resolutely.